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USPS Hikes Stamp Prices Amid Declining Mail Volume

7/13/2025

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Effective July 13, USPS will increase first-class Forever stamp prices from 73 cents to 76 cents.
Domestic postcard rates will rise from 53 to 56 cents, while international letters will increase from $1.55 to $1.65.
USPS attributes these price hikes to rising operational costs and a decline in mail volume.
Critics express concern that ongoing increases could further diminish mail usage and negatively affect USPS revenue.

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Effective July 13, USPS will increase first-class Forever stamp prices from 73 cents to 76 cents.
Domestic postcard rates will rise from 53 to 56 cents, while international letters will increase from $1.55 to $1.65.
USPS attributes these price hikes to rising operational costs and a decline in mail volume.
Critics express concern that ongoing increases could further diminish mail usage and negatively affect USPS revenue.